World Class Baseball
Reviewed by Michael LoCascio
Remember Tommy Lasorda Baseball for the Genesis? If so, then
you'll know exactly what to expect from World Class
Baseball. The two games both came out around the same time
(when the Turbo and Genesis were still very new), and they
are similar in almost every facet. The quick version of this
review can go something like this: if you liked Tommy
Lasorda, you'll like this game as well. For those who never
played the classic Genesis title, read on.
The options in World Class Baseball are basically what you'd
expect from any sports title: you can challenge the
to an exhibition contest, play a single game against a
friend in two-player mode, or play a series of games as you
strive for the league pennant. Progress in the Pennant Mode
is kept by recording a short password. After winning a few
games against the other teams in the league, you are awarded
the opportunity to challenge the 'Turbo Champs' for the championship.
All of the players on each team are imaginary, but the game
did come packaged with a nice, detailed chart that rated
every player in a variety of categories. While the game
wasn't licensed by Major League Baseball, the players that
make up the Turbo Champ squad are sure to ring a bell with
hard-core baseball fans. Each team also has a small 'farm
system' from which the gamer can pluck players to insert
into the regular lineup.
The controls in World Class Baseball are as simple as can
be. When pitching, you can determine the speed of your pitch
and guide it as it approaches the plate. Batting simply
requires that you press Button I at the optimal time.
Fielding and base running are also quite easy to manage (in
contrast to some of today's more complex baseball titles).
The graphics in the game are decent (the pitcher-batter
match-up screens look nice, but the players look somewhat
small and nondescript in the overhead view). Sound effects
are a bit dull, but not awful. Music essentially consists of
two tracks: one that plays throughout the game, and a faster
one that only plays when there are runners in scoring
position. Obviously, the lack of variety can become annoying
at times, but since the games are relatively short it really
isn't a big problem.
While it certainly can't compare to some of today's
state-of-the-art baseball titles, World Class Baseball is a
decent game that's easy to control and fun to play with a
friend. It's not a viable substitute for All-Star Baseball
2001, but when judged on its own merits, World Class
Baseball is a worthwhile sports game.
Overall: 6 out of 10
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